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Evidence‐based approach to preventing central line‐associated bloodstream infection in the NICU
Author(s) -
Stevens Timothy P,
Schulman Joseph
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
acta paediatrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1651-2227
pISSN - 0803-5253
DOI - 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2011.02547.x
Subject(s) - medicine , bloodstream infection , central line , context (archaeology) , quality management , intensive care medicine , best practice , operations management , paleontology , management system , management , economics , biology
Aim: To review care practices and methods of implementation that reduce the risk of central line‐associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). Methods: Medical and quality improvement‐oriented literature was reviewed. Results: Although effective catheter practices, equipment and staff training methods are available to reduce CLABSI, their implementation is often difficult. Conclusion: A successful CLABSI reduction programme requires not only identification of best practices but also understanding of the specific context or unit culture into which they will be introduced.